Dubai New Year’s Eve 2024: Best Things to Do

Dubai New Year's Eve 2023

Regarding welcoming the new year, Dubai is among the most thrilling options.

Dubai, sometimes popular as the “City of Gold,” is home to the world’s largest shopping mall and tallest building. It’s no hidden secret that New Year’s Eve in Dubai attracts travelers worldwide. 

Dubai is the home to celebrate New Year’s Eve for this year due to its pleasant climate, abundance of attractions, and diverse cultural offers. Here, we list our top picks for what you can do in Dubai for New Year’s Eve of this year with your loved ones. 

Our Top Picks

  1. Dubai New Year’s Eve Dinner Cruise
  2. Fireworks at the BurjKhalifa (Eve of Wonders)
  3. Global Village
  4. Desert Party at Bab al-Shams
  5. Dubai Opera
  6. Palm Jumeirah 

1. Dubai New Year’s Eve Dinner Cruise

Dubai New Year's Eve 2023

The Dhow Dinner Cruise is one of the most memorable ways to ring in the New Year in Dubai. One of life’s genuinely unforgettable experiences is cruising around Dubai creek on a beautifully lit dhow while watching fireworks and enjoying a fantastic lunch. 

A cake and champagne would get served at midnight, and the sky would provide stunning company in the form of fireworks. Enjoy the time of your life at this wild Dubai New Year’s Eve for this year party!

2. Fireworks at the BurjKhalifa (Eve of Wonders)

Dubai New Year's Eve 2023

Since its inception in 2010, this celebration has become a staple of everyone’s New Year’s Eve plans. 

This year’s performance, “Eve of Wonder,” will highlight the development of revolutionary changes, accomplishments, and predictions for the future. Downtown Dubai will be lit up by spectacular pyrotechnics and lasers timed to music in a display sure to impress.

3. Global Village

Dubai New Year's Eve 2023

The 26th season of Global Village is planning to conclude for this year in a way that viewers will always remember, with eight different countdowns and celebrations in various time zones worldwide. 

So, first be fascinated by the daytime firework extravaganza, beginning at the Australian Pavillion at 5 pm, and then enjoy the humorous celebrations at the remaining pavilions until 2 am.

4. Desert Party at Bab al-Shams

Dubai New Year's Eve 2023

In Dubai, but we should get to know the tranquil, open desert first. Get away from the city for the day and enjoy a genuine Middle Eastern meal, live entertainment (including dancers and a DJ), and more at Bab al-Shams.

5. Dubai Opera

Dubai New Year's Eve 2023

On December 31st, the Dubai Opera, a cultural hub where art and music come to life, will host a New Year’s Eve for this tear gala with a “Roaring 20s” theme.

Winners of Britain’s Got Talent, Aaron, and Jasmine, will wow the crowd with their outstanding performance. 

You won’t believe how delicious their three-course set dinner is. Enjoy the most incredible view of the BurjKhalifa fireworks from the Dubai Opera promenade as the clock strikes midnight, the perfect climax to your New Year’s Eve celebrations with the help of Dj Chris Wright.

6. Palm Jumeirah 

Dubai New Year's Eve 2023

The Palm Jumeirah has broken every record imaginable. The island gets bathed in light due to the spectacular light show, sound and music, and fireworks. Palm Island is where most visitors choose to be. Thus it may get quite congested at peak times. 

Media City, Jumeirah Street, Beach, Dubai Marina, and Al Sufouh are all great places to watch the Palm Jumeirah fireworks from the mainland.

Concludingly, get away from the city for the day and enjoy a genuine Middle Eastern meal, live entertainment (including dancers and a DJ), and more at Bab al-Shams.

On December 31st, the Dubai Opera, a cultural hub where art and music come to life, will host a New Year’s Eve for this year gala with a “Roaring 20s” theme. The Palm Jumeirah has broken every record imaginable. The island gets bathed in light due to the spectacular light show, sound and music, and fireworks.

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